Botox softens the fine lines caused by repeated muscle movement — frown lines, crow's feet, forehead creases — without freezing your expression. Here's how it actually works.
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) temporarily relaxes the small muscles responsible for expression lines — the ones that form from years of frowning, squinting, and raising your eyebrows. It's the original neuromodulator, FDA-approved for cosmetic use since 2002, with the longest track record of any product in its category. It treats moderate to severe forehead and frown lines as well as crow's feet.
Results typically appear within 3 to 7 days and last 3 to 4 months before muscle movement gradually returns. Most patients settle into a maintenance rhythm of 3 to 4 treatments per year once they find their ideal dose and areas.
Botox isn't just cosmetic, either — it's also used therapeutically to treat chronic migraines and TMJ (jaw clenching and tension), so if you're dealing with either, it's worth bringing up during your consultation.
Every face moves differently, so we assess your specific muscle patterns rather than applying a fixed unit count to everyone. We'll talk through your goals — subtle softening versus more complete relaxation — before treatment, so the result matches what you actually want.
Curious how Dysport compares to Botox? See the differences in onset, spread, and cost.
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Compare Xeomin"People worry Botox will make them look 'frozen.' That's a dosing and placement issue, not something inherent to the product. Done right, you should look like yourself on a good day — not like you had anything done at all."
Botox is often compared with: Dysport and Xeomin. See also Injectables & Fillers, lip filler, and our full Med Spa menu.
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